How it wears
What Sugar Glass does
- Adds high shine
- Leaves lip color unchanged
- Gives lips a glossy finish
- Can soften the appearance of matte lipstick without changing its color significantly
Shade reference
Sugar Glass
Sugar Glass is the clear Butter Gloss shade. It delivers high shine with no added color and can be worn alone or layered over lip liner or lipstick.
Shade profile
- Product
- NYX Butter Gloss
- Shade
- Sugar Glass
- Finish
- Glossy
- Coverage
- Transparent / no added color
- Color family
- Clear
Best uses
Best uses
- Worn alone for clear shine
- Layered over lipstick
- Layered over lip liner
Lip liner pairings
Choose the liner based on the look
Sugar Glass works with virtually any lip liner because it does not contribute visible pigment. Choose a liner based on the finished look you want rather than trying to match Sugar Glass itself.
For liner context, browse Brown Lip Liners, Pink Lip Liners, Red Lip Liners, Clear Lip Liner, and Why Use Lip Liner?.
Who might like Sugar Glass?
- People who want shine without changing lip color.
- People who layer gloss over lipstick.
- People who wear lip liner alone and want gloss.
- People who prefer clear gloss over tinted gloss.
FAQ
What color is Sugar Glass?
Sugar Glass is the clear NYX Butter Gloss shade. It adds shine without adding a separate pigment color.
Is Sugar Glass tinted?
No. Sugar Glass is transparent, so it does not add a visible tint the way the pigmented Butter Gloss shades do.
Does Sugar Glass contain shimmer?
Sugar Glass does not have visible sparkles or shimmer. It is a clear glossy shade, so the effect is shine rather than glitter.
Can Sugar Glass be layered over lipstick?
Yes. Sugar Glass can be layered over lipstick when you want to add shine or soften the appearance of a matte finish without changing the color significantly.
Can Sugar Glass be layered over lip liner?
Yes. Sugar Glass can be worn over lip liner alone if you want the liner color to provide shape and color while the gloss adds shine.
Is Sugar Glass good for everyday wear?
Yes, if you want shine without added color. It is useful on bare lips or over another lip product when the color underneath is already doing the work.